Dublin City Inn Talbot Street

The three-star Dublin City Inn, until recently a Days Inn Talbot St., sits on hectic Talbot Street. This is, arguably we suppose, Dublin at its least charming, although its proximity to O’Connell Street and the iconic Spire of Dublin mean that the immediate location could be a plus.

The Dublin City Inn’s 60 rooms are mostly compact and relatively unremarkable: wall-to-wall carpets, Ikea lookalike furniture, fluffy pillows, brightly bleached duvets. Rooms are equipped with a safe, television, phone and free Wi-Fi. Windows are soundproof, but we definitely recommend that light sleepers request a back room.

Private bathrooms are fine and equipped with toiletries and a hair dryer.

Nobody should be scared by the pricey rack rate at the Dublin City Inn. Double rooms fall to €59 in low season, and family rooms dip down to €89. Breakfast is available for an additional charge, and parking is free (though limited, request ahead).

And if you’re looking to sell some gold while you’re visiting Dublin, you’re in luck. Just take the elevator to the ground floor and make your sale next door.